Funding
Funding support
Here are some examples of the funding support that we can offer you:
- Help with identifying the right funder for your activity
- Assistance with developing a fundraising strategy
- Assistance with preparing funding applications and proposals
- Guidance on best practice and procedures
- Advise on appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems
- Access to information resources
- Provide updates on the latest funding opportunities
- Signpost or refer organisations to specialist fundraising agencies
- Provide training opportunities to improve fundraising skills
- Co-ordinate ‘Meet the Funder’ events
- Access to FunderFinder, a powerful computer database that can quickly help you to identify the funders that are most likely to fund your organisation or project
Please do not hesitate to contact us if your particular support needs have not been highlighted.
Lottery Small Grants Schemes
Arts Grants
For projects that engage people in the arts, or helps the work of an artist, or arts organisation.
Heritage Grants - Young Roots
For projects that involve young people (aged 13 - 25) in finding out about their heritage
Heritage Grants
For projects that help communities learn about their heritage and take part in heritage related activities
Sports Grants
For projects that encourage people to take part in sport, help to improve their performances, or ensure that people have a quality sporting experience
Awards for All
For projects that improve local communities and the lives of people most in need
Further support
For further information on funding support, contact:
- Mike Umoren Tel: 020 8698 6034 - for funding opportunities and assistance with making applications.
- Chris Wykes-Driver Tel: 020 8314 6576 - for assistance with budgetting and financial monitoring.
Fundraising Training
We also provide training courses and 'learning sets' covering fundraising. See our training programme for details of training courses.
The Learning Sets are aimed at small or new groups and provide a means for group learning around issues of fundraising. Contact Mike for more details.
